Blog: public adjusters

I read a recent post where an insurance agent showed hostility toward the public adjusting profession. Offering the same old tired advice that… Many public adjusters are greedy and exploit the policy holder? That policy holders do not want to engage a public adjuster because 99% percent are dishonest. Don’t give away your money to…

With over a half million insured homes and businesses, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company is the second largest insurance company in the State of Florida. As a percentage, Universal handles 9.5% of the insurance accounts held in Florida. Interestingly, Universal Property has been a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business since August 25, 2011. “But,…

There’s a disturbing nationwide trend of insurance companies chipping away at coverage for homeowners, says Amy Bach, executive director of the nonprofit United Policyholders consumer group. She says she’s disturbed by what she sees as policies becoming less adequate. “We have been working on a number of fronts to try to reverse this tide, while…

In February, 2009, my home caught on fire. It was devastating for my family. We had insurance. You get a false sense of security with insurance. If you think your insurance company is going to do right by you, think again. The insurance adjuster is not there to be your “friend.” Insurance adjusters are trained…

Although the 2009 hurricane season got off to a slow start, it heated up significantly over the last few weeks with four named storms. Many home and business owners are now stocking up on supplies, but the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA) encourages Floridians to also make insurance-related preparations in the event a…